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Comment on Q: Cover Crop Tilling and Seed by Amber @ Peaceful Valley

Amber @ Peaceful Valley — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:59:55 +0000

Curt, without knowing your zip code, my guess for your USDA zone is a 6. If that’s true, you should probably plant a fall cover crop in September (keep in mind that it may be necessary for you to protect your cover crop from frost). Check with your local Master Gardeners for zone information, as well as more specific information about when to plant. This website should help you contact the Master Gardeners in your area: http://mastergardener.osu.edu/

Comment on Q: Almond Hulls as mulch by Amber @ Peaceful Valley

Amber @ Peaceful Valley — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:45:51 +0000

I’m sorry, but I really don’t know and haven’t heard. It seems that the important factors to investigate would be how quickly or slowly the almond hulls break down, how they respond to rainfall and irrigation, if they are effective in weed control (or whatever your desire is for a mulch), and how they affect the soil. These are things I don’t know about with almond hulls. If you have access to them, maybe you should do a trial for yourself on a small scale for a season and observe the results.

Perhaps one of our other bloggers can help!

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Comment on Organic Farming Yields Far Better Crop Resistance and Resiliance by Canada Guy

Canada Guy — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:20:52 +0000

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Comment on Q: Cover Crop Tilling and Seed by Curt

Curt — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:16:12 +0000

When is the best time to sow a cover crop in southern Ohio along the Ohio River?
Thanks, Curt

Comment on Q: Cover Crop Tilling and Seed by Janice @ Peaceful Valley

Janice @ Peaceful Valley — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:44:31 +0000

When approximately 1/2 of the cover crop is blooming, before any of it goes to seed is when you want to turn it over. If you have vetch in the mix you may want to chop it up a bit first because it could wrap around tines on a tiller. You can double dig or use a small cultivator to turn the cover crop over.

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Comment on Q: Cover Crop Tilling and Seed by John

John — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:21:26 +0000

When do you turn over the cover crop in the spring? I have small raised beds-what is the best way to turn over the crop?

Comment on Q: Cover Crop Tilling and Seed by Janice @ Peaceful Valley

Janice @ Peaceful Valley — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:47:55 +0000

That sounds like a very efficient way to plant the cover crop. The seeds are somewhat varied in size and this would probably happen regardless. It shouldn’t be a problem as long as the seed is covered and has soil contact. Great job!

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